OTHERS
There are some other visa options available that allow foreign
nationals to enter the United States. Generally, foreign nationals
may come to the United States in one of the two basic categories
described below:
Permanent Residency Visas ("Green
Card")
Permanent Resident status is symbolized to many people by the
so-called "green card." Besides through an employment-
or family-based visa petition, foreign nationals can obtain immigrant
status through the green card lottery program.
Green Card Lottery
Temporary Visas (Nonimmigrant Visas)
There are many types of nonimmigrant visas. Depending on the type
of visa, an individual may enter the United States to attend
school, obtain specialized training, or vacation.
1. F-1/M-1 Student Visas
2. A-1, G-1 and NATO Visas
3. C-1/D Transit and Crewman Visas
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